Martial Arts Ref

With mixed martial arts gaining a lot of popularity, it didn’t take long before mixed martial arts training gyms have sprouted around. People may join to simply increase their fitness levels or train themselves to also participate in mixed martial arts competitions. Since mixed martial arts are a combination of various fighting techniques, the trainers there will teach you the various disciplines. These may include kick boxing, boxing, judo, jujitsu and wrestling. Members will be able to practice in a MMA octagon, utilize weights and cardio equipment as well as heavy and speed backs. Mixed martial arts gym offer different packages to choose from. For instance, you can sign up for the gym membership which allows you to use the facilities but you will not be able to join any of the classes. But if you pay a little more, this will entitle you to join the classes. The class schedule is usually posted in the bulletin board. There is also a copy which you can bring home. While browsing aroun...

Hallo guys, You have probably heard of karate or judo. But did you know that there is such a thing called mixed martial arts? Mixed martial arts or MMA is a full contact combat support which allows players to fight in a competition using various fighting techniques. The rules allow the fighters to use various striking and grappling techniques both while standing and on the ground. But MMA was first introduced by the Greeks in 648 B.C. Back then, it was called the pankration which was introduced into the Olympic Games. Records show that there was a similar version of this in the 1800’s which continued on in the early 1900’s until the MMA came out in 1993 with the establishment of the Ultimate Fighting Championship or UFC. The difference between the MMA and those in the past is that this was initially created to find out which hand to hand combat technique works best to fight in a combat situation so fighters of various disciplines were gathered. During that time, there were only...

There are various styles adapted from its conventional form like stances used in boxing which lacks efficient counters to takedowns and leg attacks. It is common that a fighter trains under several coaches teaching different methods or techniques to improve different aspects of the game in an instant. Speed drills, flexibility, heart conditioning, and strength training are also important in a fighter’s training. There are schools willing to train certain MMA fighters, leading to a genre within its own category. In the present time, MMA is no longer concerned with only the competitive fighters. This sport is now common among the traditional and non-traditional fighters of this generation. It is now widely taught and has become an accessible sport accepted by wider aspects of ages. Hybrid Hybrid styles can be used by a fighter through the fight course in order to achieve his victory. While some participants have been concluded successful in taking down their opponents through groun...

With the rules and sanctioning of certain mma events there has been an explosion of new followers of mma (mixed martial arts) The purpose of this article is to help familiarize the new fans of this sport with some of the terms that are used. If you have a basic understanding with some of the terminology you will find viewing the sport more enjoyable. Keep in mind that this description is not inclusive of every aspect, but more of a guide for the beginner. Submissions: submissions are techniques that cause the receiver to give up due to pain being applied to a joint or strangulation from a choke. Here are some of the basics. Kimura: A shoulder lock that applies pressure to the shoulder joint. Rear Naked Choke: A choke that apples strangulation to both sides of the neck (both arteries) it also impedes breathing. Guillotine Choke: This is where the defender reaches underneath the attacer's neck and applies upward pressure, with the attackers head under the defender’s armpit. I...